• Taking Care Of a Broken Heart

    I’ve had my heart broken a few times over the years and thought that once I got married the heart break would be over. Fast forward to 2010: I have been married for seven years, have two beautiful babies, and a career. I am not what, anyone who knows me, would call a vulnerable woman. However, here I find myself once again, near Valentine’s Day nonetheless, with a broken heart. This time, it’s for real.

  • The Pure Barre Experience

    Down on 18th Street in Homewood, taut legging-ed bodies trot in to a new workout studio. An hour later, they emerge smiling, maybe a little sweaty for the wear. The Pure Barre craze is taking over Birmingham, and owners Danielle Davis and Lindsay Lancaster couldn't be happier. "It's easy to back up something that works," Lindsay says.

  • Healthy On-The-Go

    Of course we all know that if you are watching your weight and trying to stay healthy, cooking at home is your best option. But it is so much fun to go out to lunch or dinner and if you are in a hurry, picking something up is such a breeze. Check out these healthy local spot options from Studio Fitness Owner, Haley Young.

  • Getting Down to the Core

    As I start my third week of Birmingham Boot Camp, I hear Mary Zarate shout a constant “order” each time we move to the next workout. “Tighten those abs.” Burpies, push-ups, squats, and even while running, tightening your abs is a must.

  • Be Gentle, Its My First Time

    It's War. It is YOU vs. the holiday weight gain. The way to win this battle is to be prepared and fight. Welcome to Birmingham Boot Camp 101.

  • Healthy Choices

    Approaching the holidays makes me think of a couple of things: the family freak out episodes; the rush of buying last minute gifts; and how much turkey, pumpkin pie, egg nog and leftover everything can I eat before I officially live in my sweatpants.

  • The Scoop On Healthy Eating

    Want to be healthy and lose weight? Make a lifestyle change - eat less meat and cut out refined sugars. I am not a diet person. In fact I cannot stand the word 'diet'.

  • Get Beach Ready

    So it’s already March and as you notice the beginning buds of spring, you realize you’re a little late getting your body “beach ready”. Total Fitness gives you really basic steps to get back on the road to having that rockin’ beach body!

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